Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Catchment Area
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy is a free s primary school in Chellaston, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 173 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
173
Pupils
210
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy?
The catchment area for Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy: 210 places, 82% filled: places available
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 173 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chellaston.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Derbyshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Riber Drive, Chellaston, DE73 6WS
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147070
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
What is the catchment area for Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 173 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.
What is the admissions policy for Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy? ▾
Admission to Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy cover? ▾
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy is a primary school in Chellaston, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy? ▾
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.